CFPB

Mulvaney’s rationale for firing advisory boards doesn’t hold water

06/07/18

It's tough to explain the bizarre way the CFPB handled the decision to dismiss the members of three advisory councils earlier this week.

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Legal filing confirms CFPB's dismissal of PHH case

06/07/18

Acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney wrote in a two-paragraph filing that the Mount Laurel, N.J., company did not violate the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.

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CFPB fires advisory board members; Goldman goes to ‘war’

06/07/18

Agency says it wants “smaller memberships to ensure streamlined discussions;” the bank hired a U.K. firm to help it better defend against cyberattacks.

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CFPB reform roadblock: Too many commenting deadlines

06/06/18

With comment periods quickly closing, responding to the agency’s abundant requests for information is proving a logistical hassle for the industry and consumer advocates.

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Mulvaney makes it official, fires CFPB advisory board members

06/06/18

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fired all 25 members of the agency's Consumer Advisory Board during a conference call Wednesday, saying it wanted to bring in more diverse views.

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CFPB's Mulvaney set to drop PHH case

06/06/18

Acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Mick Mulvaney is poised to dismiss its administrative proceeding against the mortgage lender, following a four-year battle over the agency's structure.

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Payday lenders are making bank on new, high-interest products

06/05/18

Payday lending stocks are beating records. Mostly because they're no longer payday lenders.

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Is Mulvaney trying to purge CFPB's advisory board?

06/04/18

The agency’s acting chief has angered consumer advocates by refusing to hold meetings that they say are required by law.

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Wells' digital future, Citizens' mortgage play, Amex's data goldmine: Top stories of the week

06/01/18

Talking with Shari Van Cleave, head of Wells Fargo Digital Labs; Citizens Financial makes a big move in mortgages in purchasing Franklin American; a rewards blockchain could give Amex access to a wealth of customer data; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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'Is anyone buying the "We've changed. Trust us" pitch?': Comments of the week

05/31/18

Readers react to acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Mick Mulvaney easing mortgage reporting requirements, opine on facial recognition systems, weigh in on Wells Fargo’s attempts to change its culture and more.

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